This poem was written by a 13 year old boy named Ben who died of a brain tumor that he had battled for four years. He died on December 14, 1997. He gave this to his mom before he died. Sharon, one of the parishioners at the Church of the Holy Apostles passed it to me this past Sunday and I have read it countless times since then.
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow
The sight is so spectacular,please wipe away the tear
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you,the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away, We really aren't apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones,You know I hold you dear.
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I sent you each a special gift,from my heavenly home above.
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
was always most important the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,my Father said to do.
I can't count the blessing or love has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and Wipe away that tear
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
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Amen.....Love Retta and Bob
I think the poem very accurately reflects the wish of most loved people who have passed at Christmastime, especially Betsy. TR, thank you so much for setting up this blog and letting us ahare your lives, and Betsy's hard fought battle for the past few years. It almost seems that I knew this remarkable woman through her postings and yours, and gives comfort, joy and hope to anyone who reads it. Merry Christmas to you, your boys and your lovely Betsy up in Heaven. -Linda
Quite simply...
Bless you all....
The beautiful poem reminds us all of the wonders of the world, of the beauty of Christmas, and of the peace we find knowing that God is taking care of Betsy. Peace to all of you,
Christmas Love, -jo and Bob
Bless Betsy and all of her loved ones she left behind.
May Peace be with you all!
Praying for comfort and grace as you and your sons miss Betsy.
Wonderful words that saturates the heart with so many emotions. Thank you Tom for sharing it and this blog. Your adventure with Betsy hasn't really ended, just a slight been in the road. The adventure continues..
-Credence
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